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Swedishberry PhD 2 points 3 points 4 points 2 years ago Clinical psychology PhD programs are some of the most, if not the most, competitive programs out there. Your GPA is a red flag, tbh. The Thesis Committee - The PHD Movie 2 - Duration: 3:51. Piled Higher and Deeper (PHD Comics) 230,954 views.

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Replies to: 2.9 gpa - should i still apply to grad schools?

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  4258 replies24 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 4,282Senior Member

  can i still apply to schools which have a min required gpa of 3.0? or is the 3.0 a 'hard limit'

  It varies from school to school, but remember that 'minimum' doesn't usually get in - most people applying have a much higher GPA.
  Is there a reason why your GPA is so low compared to other applicants? Do you have other outstanding application boosters to compensate (great research, great letters, etc.) besides GRE (the least important admissions factor)? Alternately, is there a good reason why they should consider your GPA uncharacteristic, like prolonged illness?
  A UC Berkeley PhD is a pretty difficult program to enter, and you have positioned yourself poorly with that GPA. I am sure that there are some masters programs that might take you, but I have no idea what they are. Wherever you go, you will need to be stellar to have a shot at Berkeley for PhD.

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  A faculty member that really wants you at UC Berkeley could pull strings to help you get in. However, you will need to have someone who is willing to 'go to bat' for you. Perhaps you have done research with a Berkeley prof?
  Otherwise, you will want to keep Berkeley firmly in the 'reach' pile.
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  yes, there is a reason my gpa is bad...
  my gpa was 1.9 for two semesters due to illness.
  otherwise right now i'd have a 3.2ish.

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  maybe i should work and apply back in like 2-3 years

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  - if i do my masters of mech. eng. at a csu (say...csu long beach)...how difficult is it to get into a uc phd program after?

  
  I have heard mixed things about this approach. I have heard that it might be harder to get into a PhD program having a Masters because what will you get if you dropout etc.? You already have an MS coming in.
  I have met people that were accepted to PhD programs at UCLA coming from a MS program from a CSU so it's not impossible. The GPA requirement might be higher since you are expected to handle the rigorous grad classes.
  

  -i guess where i do my masters doesnt matter to me, as long as i can get into a uc berkeley, for phd. any suggestions for not so picky yet decent engineering schools?

  
  If possible, look for schools that have research opportunities in your intended research area.
  

  maybe i should work and apply back in like 2-3 years

  
  You still might have to do an MS first even with some work experience so apply now and see what happens.

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  Don't just apply to CSUs or just Masters programs. Apply to a variety of programs i.e. from reach to safeties. Also, some PhD programs have an option to be considered for a Masters if you are not admitted to the PhD track on the application so don't forget to check that box.
  Talk to your research advisor and other professors. They will know best about your strengths and give you the proper advice on how to approach this issue.

I'm a senior in clinical psychology at the University of Illinois, and it looks like I'm about to graduate with a 2.8 (maximum 2.9) GPA... many of the schools I've looked at have a 3.0 minimum requirement to apply, which leaves me kind of fucked, to say the least. The thing is, despite what my grades might suggest, I really am very very passionate about Psychology and I know that that's what I want to get a PhD (or at least a masters) in, but I was dealing with a lot of mental health issues (bipolar 2 and uncovering and dealing with repressed childhood trauma) during my undergrad that made it difficult for me to be motivated enough to do as well as I know I can do. I'm trying to get a job for a year or two after I graduate and work as a case manager or behavioral youth counselor at a residential mental health facility, or basically anywhere that is related to clinical psychology that will hire someone with a bachelor's degree with my gpa. I'm hoping that this will make my grad school application look better. What are my chances? Is there anything I can do? Is there a point to applying to schools with a 3.0 GPA minimum or should I look for the few that don't have a minimum? I was also considering going to school in Canada, does anyone know about APA accreditation and whether or not I could go to school in Canada and practice/get licensed in the US? Any advice or insight would be appreciated :(

EDIT: is getting a masters degree a more realistic option for me? I would be willing to do that too, I just don't want to not do clinical psychology (this rules out social work and HR-type positions, which a few people have suggested to me)